tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84677844655583615952018-03-06T14:46:46.724-08:00From Marathon to Mom?Michellenoreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-57623439351219855482015-12-18T08:44:00.001-08:002015-12-18T08:44:38.561-08:00Training? Am I training?Ugh, the wheels have fallen off.&nbsp; Last Friday, Lillie started not feeling great. Well, at 630 Friday night we had a puker.&nbsp; Poor girl.&nbsp; She just wanted her momma.&nbsp; I got her to bed about 830 and at 1am she puked in her crib, I brought her in bed with us, but she couldn't sleep because of Jeff's snoring.&nbsp; We went down on the couch and got a little sleep.&nbsp; Saturday was me holding Lill pretty much all day.&nbsp; She did sleep through the night Saturday and I woke her up at 9 on Sunday.&nbsp; She was still not herself but began to perk up as the day went on.&nbsp; Jeff went out to run Sunday am but it was cut short due to him not feeling well.&nbsp; So I had 2 sickies.<br /><br />Therefore Running this week has sucked.&nbsp;<br /><br />My plan for this week is to try to run Monday/Wednesday/Saturday.<br /><br />Monday 45 min<br />Wednesday 45 min<br />Saturday 9-11 miles<br /><br />The following week the plan is Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday<br /><br />Tuesday 45 min<br />Thursday 45 min<br />Saturday 4-5 miles<br /><br />The following week starts the two weekend runs.&nbsp; Dear God help me!<br /><br />SLS3 has another compression sock/sleeve giveaway Check it out here: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20class=%22rcptr%22%20href=%22http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/429d7cd877/%22%20rel=%22nofollow%22%20data-raflid=%22429d7cd877%22%20data-theme=%22classic%22%20data-template=%22%22%20id=%22rcwidget_dgl6pbu1%22%3Ea%20Rafflecopter%20giveaway%3C/a%3E%20%3Cscript%20src=%22https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js%22%3E%3C/script%3E" target="_blank">Compression Sock GiveAway</a><br /><br />Just in case you don't win, here is a code for 45% off:&nbsp; BLOG45<br /><br />Do yourself a favor, get compression, your legs will thank you!<br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-39870497780612019632015-12-04T07:19:00.001-08:002015-12-04T07:19:45.962-08:00Weeks 3&4Well, these two weeks were fairly easy!&nbsp; HA!<br /><br />T/TH 45 minutes on the treadmill.&nbsp; ugh.&nbsp; I am learning to appreciate the time on the tready I sincerely believe that the workouts I do have helped with overall speed.&nbsp; so there is that.&nbsp; I just wish I didn't have ADD and could just put it on one speed and go. But alas, I have to be in the first row, so I can watch the swim team practices!!<br /><br />Saturday easy 3 miles<br /><br />the following week was Thanksgiving and well we just got in one workout on Wednesday.&nbsp; 45 minutes. you know the drill.<br /><br />Sunday morning, we did our 7 miles.&nbsp; I was up and out of the house at 7:30 and ended up running alone.&nbsp; It wasn't bad, temps were mild and off I went.&nbsp; 7 miles - 1:19:14 - 11:19 average pace.&nbsp; (My goal was 11:30, so I am happy!)Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-10160269898178832132015-11-17T10:18:00.001-08:002015-11-17T10:18:40.007-08:00Weeks 1 & 2 of TrainingWeek one of training was Tuesday/Thursday 45 minutes run and Saturday a 3 miler.&nbsp; I did Tuesday 45 minutes and Saturday 45 minutes.<br /><br />Week Two was Tuesday/Thursday 45 minutes and 5.5 on Saturday.&nbsp; Tuesday was a speed workout on the treadmill and I felt great.&nbsp; Thursday was just a nice run, but I was tired and my legs felt heavy.&nbsp; Saturday though I ran outside.&nbsp; I felt great...My goals for Saturday was to run an 11:00-11:30 minute miles.&nbsp; I ended with an average pace of 10:57.&nbsp; Yea me!<br /><br />This week is Tuesday/Thursday 45 minutes and 3 miles on Saturday.Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-16432395850294409452015-11-10T10:38:00.001-08:002015-11-10T10:38:23.800-08:002016 PlanI was thinking of a new challenge for 2016.&nbsp; Something that would push my limits...something that scares me.&nbsp; So, on Saturday, April 30, Jeff and I will be running the CapCity Half marathon.&nbsp; Then, after we will be getting in a car and driving to Cincinnati to race packet pick up so we can do the Flying Pig Half marathon on Sunday, May 1.&nbsp; Wheeeeeeee<br /><br />I can't wait!<br /><br />We have week one of training complete.&nbsp; 25 to go!Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-30571198925426340432015-11-06T06:16:00.002-08:002015-11-06T06:16:50.455-08:00OSU 4 miler Finish on the 50!Two words...KICKED ASS!<br /><br />Sit back, this could be long.<br /><br />Saturday before the race we were up early, ran around all day.&nbsp; My parents, aunt and cousin were all in town.&nbsp; I didn't feel like I had eaten well nor had I hydrated well.&nbsp; I also had a glass of wine!&nbsp; Say What!<br /><br />I didn't get to bed early, as a matter of fact, I went to bed very late for me.<br /><br />I hardly had anything pulled together for this race.&nbsp; I wasn't sure what I was wearing.<br /><br />I was just a mess.<br /><br />The alarm went off Sunday morning, I got up and ate some breakfast and had a coffee.<br /><br />I went back upstairs to figure out what to wear.&nbsp; Long sleeves?&nbsp; short sleeves?&nbsp; gloves?&nbsp; I knew I would wear shorts.<br /><br />I ended up in shorts, long sleeved shirt and gloves.<br /><br />We got ourselves together and headed down to the race.&nbsp; We like to get there early to park in a close lot.&nbsp; We sat in the car for a little bit.&nbsp; I tried to get my mind in the game.&nbsp;<br /><br />We got out and walked around a little bit and then met up with my aunt and Sarah.&nbsp; I never did see Megan.&nbsp;<br /><br />Finally it was time to start my corral was B, but I know darn well, I didn't take off with B.&nbsp;<br /><br />One of the few things I dislike about this race as it draws all OSU fans which is great.&nbsp; But you also then get people who don't know race etiquette and line up where ever they want.&nbsp; IT makes the start and really the first mile a bit challenging.<br /><br />We finally went off and I was running and just trying to keep breathing in check and listen to my legs.&nbsp; I felt really good.&nbsp; I decided to just run and then take a walk break as needed.&nbsp;<br /><br />Mile 1 - 9.35<br /><br />Mile 2 we headed over to the medical campus.&nbsp; The roads felt great, I still felt great...no walk break.<br /><br />Mile 2 - 9.21<br /><br />Mile 3 took us through the oval. It was so nice to be on campus again.&nbsp; It is such fun, even though there wasn't a game and it was a Sunday morning it was just nice to be outside and enjoying O-H-I-O.<br /><br />Mile 3 - 9.39<br /><br />Mile 3 was over to the engineering science building and over to Lane.&nbsp; Oh how I love campus.&nbsp; It has changed so much and yet is still amazingly beautiful.&nbsp; We began to head to the stadium.&nbsp; My legs felt good still, I didn't walk one step at this point.&nbsp; My brain wanted to walk.&nbsp; I had to talk the negativity out...one step in front of the other...keep moving!<br /><br />We turned to run into the tunnel where the players come through when they come out on the field.&nbsp; What a rush!&nbsp; It is so incredibly cool.&nbsp; I love the cushioning on the ground.&nbsp; It does need a tiny bit of ventilation, it smelled like a locker room.&nbsp; After the tunnel we ended up on the field...run...run..go...go.<br /><br />Mile 4 - 9.26.<br /><br />Oh my, I felt so great.&nbsp; My goal was to beat my time from last year.&nbsp; I was hoping for low 39s.<br /><br />I finished in 38:07. I took a full minute off my time a minute and 3 seconds to be exact!!!<br /><br />Always a great race.&nbsp; I look forward to next year!<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-74190668811001899202015-10-21T11:32:00.002-07:002015-10-21T11:32:21.325-07:00SL3S Compression SocksI was given an opportunity to review <a href="http://www.slstri.com/Butterfly-Compression-Socks-p/scobu.htm" target="_blank">SL3S FXC Butterfly Compression Socks.&nbsp;</a> My opinion is my own.&nbsp; I was given a pair of sock to try out in compensation for my review.&nbsp;<br /><br />Okay, that is out of the way.<br /><br />Yes, you want me to try a pair of 'pretty' compression socks.&nbsp; Um, yeah, okay.&nbsp; There was the option of sleeves or socks.&nbsp; I have both and I actually prefer the socks, so that was my choice.&nbsp; I also got to pick a color.&nbsp; The color options are <a href="http://www.slstri.com/Butterfly-Compression-Socks-p/scobu.htm" target="_blank">Teal, Azure Blue, Hibiscus Pink and Violet</a>.&nbsp; I know, if you know me I am a pink girl...but I chose the violet this time.&nbsp; Violet with butterflies, very girly, I love it!<br /><br />I wore my compression socks on the treadmill and out on the road to test the active portion.&nbsp; I liked the way they felt, they were tight but not horribly so.&nbsp; I felt that there was enough pressure to keep my calves feeling supported.&nbsp; (Full disclosure: I ran four (4) miles on the treadmill and five (5) miles outside)&nbsp;<br /><br />My calves are huge at 16.5. 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My training hasn't been great, but maybe, just maybe I can push another PR out!<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-80978495440617557412015-08-27T07:46:00.001-07:002015-08-27T07:46:26.050-07:00Emerald City Quarter Marathon 8/23/2015Hi!&nbsp; Long time no type!&nbsp; I ran the Emerald City Quarter Marathon this past Sunday.&nbsp; It was a perfect day.<br /><br />I got up at 4:45, went down and ate breakfast (english muffin with crunchy peanut butter and honey drizzle) I also had coffee and water.&nbsp; After eating, I went upstairs and got dressed.&nbsp; Capris, sleevless t, balega socks, mizuno shoes, SVTC visor. I grabbed a long sleeved T to wear over to the race.<br /><br />The weather was perfect.&nbsp; It was cool, but not cold.&nbsp; It was a dark morning, with little stars out.<br /><br />My training for this race wasn't exactly as I had planned, I didn't get enough speed work in, but I did get the long runs in...I wasn't sure what to expect.&nbsp; My original goal was 1 hour.&nbsp; I honestly didn't think this was attainable, so I made a well, if the stars are aligned goal...it was 1:10. and to keep an 11 minute mile.&nbsp; Last year when I did the race, I killed miles 5-12...in the heat and humidity..so I wasn't sure what would happen here.<br /><br />The race started.&nbsp; My plan was to do intervals 3 minute run: 1 minute walk.&nbsp; The first mile was great, I felt good.&nbsp; I kept telling myself to slow down Mile 1 was 9:51.&nbsp; Feeling good.&nbsp; I wasn't taking the walk breaks, I was just trying to slow my pace to catch a breath.&nbsp; Miles 2-3 were a little harder for some reason.&nbsp; But still good 10:17 and 10:08.&nbsp;<br /><br />I was thinking and realized that I was under my 11 minute mile goal, so I thought I would see what would happen.&nbsp; Miles 4 and 5 - 9:50 and 9:59...crap under 10...could I finish this race with an overall average of under 10 minute miles???? Mile 6 was a little struggle, I needed to walk a minute and regroup.&nbsp; Mile 6 was 10:13.&nbsp; Crap.&nbsp; so the race was a quarter so 6.55.&nbsp; My Garmin says I did 6.52...so did I do a good job of working the angles???&nbsp;<br /><br />My final result was 1:05:01...with a 9:54 overall.&nbsp; I felt great after too.&nbsp; I did take a couple days off.&nbsp; I went to spinning last night.<br /><br />I feel that the FLAT of this race, coupled with the weather and nutrition were all the reasons why.&nbsp; I ate the english muffin, then at 6:45, I ate a honey stinger chocolate waffle, at the 3 mile point I ate half a waffle and at the 6 mile mark, I ate a couple bites.&nbsp; I carried water with me so I didn't need to stop at the water stations.&nbsp;<br /><br />As always M3SSports rocks a race.&nbsp; Great job!!&nbsp; I have 2 more races schedules OSU 4 miler and I am pretty sure the Hot Chocolate 15k.&nbsp; Can;'t wait!!!<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-67905303466294290762015-06-03T07:21:00.001-07:002015-06-03T07:21:50.002-07:00National Running Day!Today is National Running Day!&nbsp; I have plans to hit the dreadmill later when I do my leg workout.&nbsp; This July marks 10 years of running for me.&nbsp; I began running using the C25K website...this was pre-apps!&nbsp; In the wee hours of the morning I met a then friend at a local high school track.&nbsp; Boy the excitement when we ran a full mile straight.&nbsp; I had no plans to run distance.&nbsp; The idea of running a half marathon or full marathon was so out of my scope.&nbsp; I just wanted to be able to enjoy a run.&nbsp; I had no idea the friendships I would make due to running.&nbsp; My friends at SVTC, my friends from DORC, and my MRTT friends.&nbsp; AMAZING people. Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-5235650904255504232015-05-15T07:04:00.001-07:002015-05-15T07:04:59.176-07:00Cap City Half Marathon aka "the race I shouldn't have done"So, let's just say that Cap City was awful.&nbsp; I can't blame anything, it just wasn't my race.<br /><br />I was coming off my 5k high of Mommy Mile and I have analyzed this race over and over to try to figure out what the heck happened .<br /><br />Jeff and I got up early that morning and driver down to the race, had no issues with parking or anything.&nbsp; I regret not getting in line for a port-a-potty.&nbsp; We made our way down to the corrals.&nbsp; I kissed Jeff and we separated.&nbsp; I was in my corral and really needed to pee.&nbsp; Again, I should have just gotten in line.<br /><br />It was finally time for us to start.&nbsp; I began running,&nbsp; felt comfortable with the exception of needing to pee.&nbsp; I finally stopped at mile 3 and thought then that I would find my groove. <br /><br />at the cut off for the quarter, for the first time I wished I was only doing the quarter.&nbsp; I just never felt relaxed in the run.&nbsp; I wanted it to be over.<br /><br />I struggled and just walked a large part of the race. <br /><br />Still 2 weeks later, I still can't truly say what happened.&nbsp; I have decided that I am going to concentrate on speed for a 10k and build back up to a half.&nbsp; I still like that distance...just want to reach some goals.<br /><br />Jeff has signed up for Cap City again next year.&nbsp; I think I will just Sherpa!&nbsp; Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-66666576043592631592015-04-27T05:42:00.002-07:002015-04-27T05:42:58.544-07:00Mommy Mile - PR 27:48Mommy mile is a new race for the area.&nbsp; There was lots of hype surrounding this race.&nbsp; The swag bag was supposed to be valued at $300 dollars.&nbsp; I am not really certain it is, but I got the 31 bag that I really wanted, so who cares.&nbsp; There was a 31 utility bag, a mommy mile t-shirt (cotton) a bunch of coupons - most of which I threw away.&nbsp; There is a coupon for an oil change, which is really nice, but&nbsp; I won't use.&nbsp; Anyway, at the end of the race, there was a medal, a rose and a glass of champagne.&nbsp;<br /><br />So, the course was around the Mall at Polaris.&nbsp; If anyone ever says that it is flat there I will punch them.&nbsp; There were slight gradual hills.&nbsp; When driving, I am certain you don't feel the incline, but when running you feel them.&nbsp;<br /><br />The race started.&nbsp; I never did hear the National Anthem.&nbsp; Perhaps, I missed it but I always like that at the beginning of a race.&nbsp; The race started with not much fanfare.&nbsp; We were off.&nbsp; The first mile, I spent weaving in and out of people and strollers.&nbsp; I seriously believe it is wonderful that you can run with a stroller.&nbsp; I do it...but please run where people are able to pass you.&nbsp; <br /><br />Anyway, mile 1 was awfully quick.&nbsp; Mile 2 seemed even quicker.&nbsp; We got to the 3 mile mark and we had WAY more than .1 to go.&nbsp; It do think the course markers were off.&nbsp; I think I did an okay job of running the angles but, I think the course was short.&nbsp; That said I did PR this race.&nbsp; I am not positive if it is an overall PR or just a PR post Lillie.<br /><br />I finished 88 out of 1003.&nbsp; Top 10%&nbsp; I finished 66th female of 882 and I finished 13 out of 147 for my age group.&nbsp; I am pretty darn proud of myself.<br /><br />After the race Channel 10 interviewed Megan.&nbsp; And after that we left.&nbsp; I have been flying high ever since.&nbsp; i hope to beat my previous half time next Saturday.&nbsp; I would LOVE to finish 2:10 - 2:14&nbsp; We'll see.&nbsp; I am going to try to keep it easy to mile 10 then push. We shall see!!!Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-91852983222715033112015-04-14T07:02:00.000-07:002015-04-14T07:02:48.509-07:00Time for a check inWell, it is about time for my quarterly post.Jeff and I are in the last heavy training week for the Cap City Half.&nbsp; He has an achy calf that keeps pestering him and I am dealing with Achilles tendonitis.&nbsp; Good times here, my friends.&nbsp;<br /><br />My training during the week is stellar, my long runs have been hit or miss.&nbsp; I have done a couple 8 milers.&nbsp; This weekend I want/plan to get the 10 in.&nbsp; My training program has 17, but no, I am sorry, I will go up to 12 for a half but I am not doing more.&nbsp; Shame on me, maybe it is why I can't break the 2 hour mark.&nbsp; Eh, I am getting there.&nbsp; <br /><br />I really feel like I would do much better if I fueled myself properly.&nbsp; I really should follow some sort of plan besides the eat it all plan.<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-82383639421695390962015-01-27T09:44:00.000-08:002015-01-27T09:44:15.171-08:00NHL All-Star 5kUnplanned, untrained, unable to breath.&nbsp; That sums up my race.&nbsp; haha.<br /><br />Actually, I picked up our packets on Thursday and we got really cool shirts.&nbsp; I did order mine up 2 sizes!&nbsp; (I learned from the OSU race!)<br /><br />Jeff wasn't feeling well.&nbsp; He was up the night before and was feeling very poorly.<br /><br />We got to the race early, like really early.&nbsp; It was cold.&nbsp; I waited inside the Tim Horton's doors - Jeff waited outside.&nbsp; I ran into my cousin Sarah and her friend Keri there where we were all trying to keep warm.<br /><br />Had I been feeling better I would have gotten pictures with the Mascots that were there.&nbsp; As it was I was lucky to be standing.<br /><br />We wondered over to the start.&nbsp; Sarah and Kerri went to the 10 minute pace group.&nbsp; I was aiming for 11 min...Jeff went back to 12.&nbsp;<br /><br />**NOTE ON MY WAY DOWN I REALIZED THAT I LEFT MY GARMIN AT HOME.&nbsp; OOPS**<br /><br />So, I was running naked so to speak, running sick...gee this is a good idea for a shirt and a medal!&nbsp; Race starts.&nbsp; I don't care what anyone says hearing the National Anthem is wonderful.&nbsp;<br /><br />The race started, I kept it slow and comfortable (so I could breathe).&nbsp; I missed the mile markers, I just ran...I saw the 35 minute race group, and slowly passed them.&nbsp; I could see the 32 min group ahead. I just ran a comfortable pace.&nbsp; I apparently passed my cousin and Kerri.&nbsp; (I didn't realize that). I saw the 32 minute group ahead.&nbsp; I didn't think I ever passed them.&nbsp; I obviously did.&nbsp; <br /><br />I finished the race at 31:36...no idea of the splits...no idea of anything.&nbsp; I had a great race and took a long nap afterwards!Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-50924696110014087822015-01-22T08:17:00.000-08:002015-01-22T08:17:25.073-08:00plans...who needs plansWell, training was supposed to start this week - finished off with a 5k this weekend.&nbsp; I have run um, zero times this week, as breathing has been difficult.&nbsp; I have some sort of allergy/sinus issue.&nbsp; If I still feel like crap tomorrow I will go get help.&nbsp; it will have been a week.&nbsp; I no longer feel like I swallowed glass.&nbsp; So there is that as a positive.&nbsp;<br /><br />I am still planning to run (survive) the 5k on Saturday because well, I paid for it and I want the shirt and medal!Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-6779058562189887942014-12-29T12:06:00.001-08:002014-12-29T12:06:46.581-08:00Current Events for 2015Yesterday was a big day for us.&nbsp; Jeff signed up for his first half marathon.&nbsp; We will both be doing the Cap City Half.&nbsp; It is here in Columbus. I am so excited.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Prior to that we are doing the NHL All-Star 5k.&nbsp; It is January 24th.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-20901802646668405712014-12-22T08:45:00.002-08:002014-12-22T08:45:49.803-08:00The weekendSo, I have never been so excited to put a weekend behind me.&nbsp; I started the process at 8pm.&nbsp; I woke up at 1am with awful cramping and that is when the process really started.&nbsp; I fell back to sleep about 3am.&nbsp; and work up at 5.&nbsp; Ugh.&nbsp; It continued. When I got up at 7:30, I felt fine but tired.&nbsp; I tried to do somethings around the house.&nbsp; When Lill napped, so did I.&nbsp; I got up to have Jeff go pick up dinner and then I went to bed at 630p.&nbsp; I woke up Sunday and felt much better.&nbsp; Not 100% but definitely better.&nbsp; I went out and finished Christmas shopping but came home very tired.&nbsp; I am hoping to get to bed pretty early today.<br /><br />Physically, it is over, now to heal emotionally.Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-72606536966213036232014-12-18T09:45:00.000-08:002014-12-18T09:45:13.377-08:00What's Been HappeningWho knew that the day after the last post that I would take a pregnancy test that would rock our world for the next 5 weeks?<br /><br />On Wednesday, November 12, I randomly took a pregnancy test before going to the Y.&nbsp; The test was positive.&nbsp; After looking at it several times, I woke Jeff up to come look!&nbsp; This was not something that was planned, but now as a possibility, it was very exciting.<br /><br />I went online and determined a due date of July 22.&nbsp; Very Exciting.<br /><br />I called my doctor immediately to get a prescription of Progesterone.&nbsp; The doctor didn't want to do bloodwork or see me until Dec 18th.<br /><br />The next week was great.&nbsp; The following Thursday(Nov 20), I had some spotting.&nbsp; I called the office and they now wanted to do labwork and I asked about the Rhogam injection.&nbsp; I went in for the labwork that afternoon.&nbsp; I spoke to the nurse at length.&nbsp; The doctor still didn't want to see me.&nbsp; We would repeat the labwork the following Monday.&nbsp;<br /><br />Monday afternoon I went in to repeat the labwork.&nbsp; Was told to expect a call in the morning but if I didn't hear anything by 2, to please call in.&nbsp; So, Tuesday am, I was expecting a call. I finally called in at 2:30 and had to leave a message.&nbsp; The nurse called me back and said there was an issue at the lab and that the results were not back because the office forgot to pull a new requisition.&nbsp; I was very upset by this and concerned because we were headed into the holiday weekend and was having flashbacks to my first miscarriage.&nbsp; I was told that I would get a call first thing in the morning.<br /><br />So, at 8:31 I began waiting for this call.&nbsp; at 9:30, I was impatient.&nbsp; I called and left a message.&nbsp; At 11:30, I left another message.&nbsp; I finally got a call back and was told that the results were sitting on the doctor's desk and we were waiting for the next steps.&nbsp; Once again, I explained that this was not told to me and that the nurse had told me I would get a call first thing in the am.&nbsp; I finally got a call back from the nurse, who said that the doctor was getting ready to close for the Thanksgiving holiday.<br /><br />The dr advised me to go to ER to have an ultrasound.&nbsp; The nurse told me she didn't have time to see me due to shortened hours.&nbsp; I said so instead of an office visit I would pay an ER visit for my insurance.&nbsp; She said the doctor was concerned about an ectopic pregnancy.&nbsp; I should call the office on Monday with an update.<br /><br />So, the night before Thanksgiving, I went to ER to have a routine ultrasound done.The ER was unhappy with the doctor's orders to routine ultrasound at ER.&nbsp; The ER was very kind the doctor told me that the sac was empty, which could be because I was early (6 weeks) or that I was going to miscarry.&nbsp; So I went home with a heavy heart for Jeff, Lillie and me.&nbsp; I was also very sad that I had to hear this information from a doctor I didn't know rather than a doctor that I have experience and a history with.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thanksgiving I began cramping with more bleeding.&nbsp; We chose to stay home rather than celebrate with family.<br /><br />Friday after Thanksgiving, I called a new doctor, I was to get blood work done on Saturday am, then repeat it 48 hours later.&nbsp; Then the new doctor would see me on Wednesday with an ultrasound.&nbsp; I had the ultrasound and with my untrained eye, I could see an empty sac (7 weeks).&nbsp; The ultrasound tech confirmed this.I went in to speak to the dr.&nbsp; She said that we had a 50/50 shot at a viable pregnancy.&nbsp; She said that because the 2 ultrasounds were done by different technologists with 2 different machines and that my hcg numbers were increasing appropriately.&nbsp; So we scheduled for 2 weeks to see if anything changed.<br /><br />The dr went over my options if in fact I do have a blighted ovum.<br /><ul><li>Allow my body to miscarry on its own.&nbsp; Could take an additional 10 weeks.</li><li>Force a miscarriage at home with a prescription.</li><li>Surgical procedure to remove the sac.</li></ul>So I went home to discuss and pray.<br />Forward to yesterday, I went in for the ultrasound and it was indeed an empty sac (blighted ovum), we have chosen to use the medication Friday evening unless my takes care of this itself prior.&nbsp; I am thinking I will take the medicine about 4:30.&nbsp; The dr said the cramps would start 4-8 hours later, which would be about time for Lillie to go to bed.&nbsp; We didn't make any definite plans for the weekend, so I am hoping I can rest on Saturday.&nbsp; I just want this over. with. NOW.<br /><br />hopefully we can put this behind us and look forward to Christmas with our little girl and the New Year.<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-6173587429362706112014-11-11T11:30:00.000-08:002014-11-11T11:30:30.018-08:00What's up?So let's see, once again, I haven't posted in a little bit.&nbsp; Life is busy y'all.<br /><br />I have hardly run...but still am okay with it...gotta get a couple races lined up.<br />I have started (well two days in) a strength training program.&nbsp; My arse is telling me I did too many lunges yesterday!&nbsp; I am following a plan from bodybuilding.com&nbsp; It is 12 weeks.&nbsp;<br /><br />I started to work full-time.&nbsp; Today is day 2 of that too...so far so good.<br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-68692876199072055592014-10-28T09:52:00.001-07:002014-10-28T09:52:55.645-07:00Columbus Half Marathon - 10/19/2014I signed up for this race back in May.&nbsp; I have wanted to do Columbus for quite awhile.&nbsp; I have been training with two girls who were running the full.&nbsp; This was the first race, that I really didn't have too many jitters regarding training.&nbsp; I felt I had trained strong and I felt good with very minimal aches and pains.<br /><br />Friday after work we went down to the Race Expo.&nbsp; I thought it was well organized.&nbsp; Lots to offer.&nbsp; I got a new race/fuel belt.&nbsp; I was pretty excited as I have never found one I really liked.<br /><br />Sunday morning I woke up at 4:00.&nbsp; I went down and took some ibuprofen and made a coffee.&nbsp; I ate a chobani with oats (my new favorite thing).&nbsp; I went upstairs and put on my race clothes.&nbsp; I wore a pink adidas long sleeved shirt, nike shorts, CRX compression socks, Moving Comfort Bra.<br /><br />I made the decision to wear my new fuel belt/race belt combo.&nbsp; Normally you aren't supposed to wear/do anything new for race day, but I had bought a new belt&nbsp; as, I have always hated the one I had.&nbsp; Plus it wasn't big enough, so I had to wear a spibelt.&nbsp; They drove me crazy.&nbsp; Anywho.<br /><br />Jeff and I left to go pick up running pals - Stephanie and Maritsa.&nbsp; Then we headed Downtown.&nbsp; Parking was no problem. We confirmed that Jeff was going to be at about Mile 7.5, then at the finish.<br /><br />We all walked over to the MIT group.&nbsp; Steph and Mari are part of MIT.&nbsp; We use the potties and headed to the rooms.&nbsp; There was music playing and runners prepping for their races.&nbsp; If being here didn't get you excited about running you are most definitely not a runner.<br /><br />Steph left to go stay with her training group.&nbsp; She was doing the full.<br /><br />Maritsa stayed behind and we all walked over to the start line together.&nbsp;<br /><br />It was a long walk, or so it seemed.&nbsp; There was the race energy in the air.&nbsp; We got to the race and I initially lined up with Mari and her group in Corral D.&nbsp; Then they went to the potty and I stayed back, I figured we wouldn't meet back up so maybe I should go to the Corral C and try to find the pacer for a 4:15 marathon.&nbsp; I found my assigned corral but never did see a 4:15 marathon.&nbsp; Hmm.&nbsp; Oh well.&nbsp;<br /><br />The first group went off and then we waited, finally it was our turn.&nbsp; The gun went off and away we went, well sort of.&nbsp; It was very crowded.&nbsp; I was having a hard time running.&nbsp; <br /><br /><b>My plan for this race was to finish.&nbsp; To do my 2:00/:30 the entire race.&nbsp; To fuel properly at miles 3, 6, 9 and 12 and most importantly to have fun.&nbsp; I was running odd numbers for Tommy's 40th birthday and even numbers for my cousin Liz.&nbsp; I wore my grey ribbon for them (Grey is for Brain tumors)</b><br /><br />So, I finally was able to do the intervals.&nbsp; I was running good and feeling good.&nbsp; There were tons of people.&nbsp; there was tons of crowd support.&nbsp; Each mile of the race had a child champion.&nbsp; They were on site to high five.&nbsp; Seeing these kids was AMAZING.<br /><br />This race was very good as far as races go.&nbsp; The Expo was great, the start line was fin (minus the fact I couldn't find a pacer) The course was good, although there were places that were crowded and it was very hard to pass people.&nbsp; The finish line.&nbsp; Well I didn't have any issues...BUT I was disappointed that my medal was in a plastic bag (which the race director sent out a letter to explain why - good move) It seemed that we had to walk quite a bit to get food/ drink/meet family members/get gear check.&nbsp; I wanted to go get a finishers shirt but the crowd was crazy.&nbsp; There were people waiting and waiting to claim their bags.&nbsp; I had REALLY wanted to meet Steph and run her in but the crowds were just too much. We couldn't move and my muscles were beginning to tighten up. &nbsp; <br /><br />Mile 1 - 10:50<br />Mile 2 - 10:56<br />Mile 3 - 10:42<br />Mile 4 - 10:45<br />Mile 5 - 10:25<br />Mile 6 - 10:29<br />Mile 7 - 11:03<br />Mile 8 - 10:25<br />Mile 9 - 10:24<br />Mile 10 - 11:04<br />Mile 11 - 11:03<br />Mile 12 - 11:14<br />Mile 13 - 10:39<br /><br /><br />all in all, I cut 3 minutes off my half time.&nbsp; I had a great run.&nbsp; Each time I began to get discouraged, I thought of Liz and Tommy and I got through.&nbsp; I wish I could have gone faster, but the goal was to finish.&nbsp; I will do this race again!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-79635096182723110402014-10-07T09:21:00.000-07:002014-10-07T09:21:02.367-07:00Weather Ch-Ch-ChangesEach year, I have the same issue.&nbsp; Once the weather breaks I don't do well with my running.&nbsp; I have been in such a groove with running 3 days a week in the wee hours of the am.&nbsp; Last week, I made it once.&nbsp; This week I am aiming for twice.&nbsp;<br /><br />My half marathon is in 12 days.&nbsp; So I am sure the taper isn't helping.&nbsp; <br /><br />I run so much better in cooler weather, so you would think I would be all over these cooler temps...yeah, no so much.<br /><br />I still have goals for this half marathon...excited for it...Michellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-39502416167132100712014-09-26T09:43:00.001-07:002014-09-26T09:45:36.344-07:00POST - OSU 4 MilerSo, late last week, I decided to run 12 miles for training on Saturday. Thankfully, when my alarm went off I wasn't feeling it.&nbsp; I decided to sleep in.&nbsp; It was lovely.&nbsp; I went out and ran just over 4 Saturday morning.&nbsp; Went about the day getting ready for Billy's Birthday dinner.<br /><br />We went to bed pretty early on Saturday (per usual) We got up about 6:30 and left for the race about 7:45.&nbsp; We made it down to OSU with plenty of time.&nbsp; Parking wasn't a problem.<br /><br />We got to the stadium decided to get in line for restrooms while the line was short.&nbsp; We walked out the South Stands and looked at the field.&nbsp; It is pretty cool to be so close.<br /><br />After awhile we walked over to our corrals.&nbsp; I decided to line up with the 10 minute group and hoped that I would stay 'just ahead' of the pack.<br /><br />I met up with Sarah and we waited...our corral started moving..they then blocked us so that we were at the very start of the 3rd start.&nbsp; Hmm, never been in that situation.&nbsp; Regroup...Rethink my plan.&nbsp; I am at the front, I need to run my pace.&nbsp; Not worry about others.<br /><br />**when you line up for a race and you are wearing jorts, you probably don't run a 10 minute mile...please do everyone a favor and move back!**<br /><br />So, Mile 1 because survival.&nbsp; People pushing, lots of weaving.<br />Mile 2 became about breathing<br />Mile 3 - keep it going<br />Mile 4 - I CAN DO THIS<br /><br />My splits were<br />Mile1 - 9:19<br />Mile 2 - 9:33<br />Mile 3 - 10:30<br />Mile 4 - 9:42<br /><br />My goal was to finish and pass my time from last year.&nbsp; I surpassed that goal by 20 seconds!&nbsp; Quite pleased with myself.<br /><br />**20 seconds may not seem like a ton, but it does feel faster when trying to work on speed. <br /><br />Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-16539590520085350122014-09-17T11:20:00.000-07:002014-09-17T11:23:19.763-07:00Pre - OSU Four Miler The race is this Sunday morning.&nbsp; I did it last year and it was FABULOUS!&nbsp; Well organized, lots of fun, great course.<br /><br />I would like to push past my time from last year which was {{39:31}}My goal is less than that! lol!<br /><br />Jeff is running too!&nbsp; I can't wait to finish on the 50!!!Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-66941655689077130912014-08-26T08:58:00.000-07:002014-08-26T08:58:00.077-07:00Emerald City Half Marathon - August 24 My 14th Half MarathonSo Saturday prior to the race, I didn't do a whole lot.&nbsp; I clean the kitchen upper cabinets. We drive the race course and I made dinner.<br /><br />I was certainly freaked out about the humidity.&nbsp; I began drinking water about 7:30 and continued throughout the day.&nbsp; I stopped counting when I had reached 125 ounces.&nbsp; Naturally, I was peeing the entire day.<br /><br />For dinner, I made Pasta alla Ladd.&nbsp; A recipe from Pioneer woman.&nbsp; I used half beef and half turkey.&nbsp; Delicious.<br /><br />I went to bed about 8:30-9-ish.&nbsp; My alarm went off at 4:30 and I hopped out of bed.<br /><br />I went downstairs and made a cup of coffee, a glass of water and a plain bagel with crunchy almond butter and honey. After eating I put together a cooler for after the race.&nbsp;<br /><br />I got dressed.&nbsp; I wore: bondi band, SVTC Headsweats visor, ROAD ID, underarmour tank, moving comfort MAIA bra, running skirt, Compression sleeves, balega socks and Mizuno Wave Creation Shoes. Naturally, I wore my Garmin, too.&nbsp; I wore my spibelt and against my better judgement I wore my fuel belt rather than my hand held.&nbsp; Not a good move, since I hate the fuel belt.<br /><br />I finished getting ready and drove over to Steph's house.&nbsp; We made our way to the race.&nbsp; Parked the car and unloaded.<br /><br />Made it to the start and hit the potties...yuck.&nbsp; The went to our corral to begin.<br /><br />The gun went off and we slowly walked to the start line.&nbsp; ANNNNNDDDDD then we began.&nbsp; Starting out was pretty crowded, but I stuck like glue to the pacer for 2:20&nbsp; I didn't immediately start my intervals...because i had issues with the fuel belt, bottles flying everywhere...accckkkkk.&nbsp; I stuck 2 in my bra and was able to wear the other two.&nbsp; FAIL!I felt like I was floating for miles <br /><br />At mile 4, I had calmed down and started my 2 minute run to 30 sec run...I felt like I was floating for miles4-10...felt great.&nbsp; I did a half a chocolate waffle at miles 3,6,9 and I should have done one at mile 12...mistake.&nbsp;<br /><br />Until mile 12, I was under 11 minute miles.&nbsp; I should have fueled.&nbsp; Damn.&nbsp;<br /><br />So here are my splits:<br />Mile 1&nbsp; 10.54<br />Mile 2&nbsp; 10.47<br />Mile 3&nbsp; 10.35<br />Mile 4 10.48<br />Mile 5 10.28<br />Mile 6 10.25<br />Mile 7 10.27<br />Mile 8 10.18<br />Mile 9 10.53<br />Mile 10 10.51<br />Mile 11 10.51<br />Mile 12 11.42<br />Mile 13 12.01<br />Mile 14 10.13<br /><br />The entire race, my Garmin was off from the official mile markers.&nbsp; So I finished the race at 13.30.<br /><br />All in all, I thought this race was great.&nbsp; One of my fav's even with the the heat/humidity.&nbsp; With a race the end of August, what do you expect?&nbsp; M3Sports does a great job. They are very well organized.&nbsp; The volunteers were organized and I had a blast.&nbsp; I can't wait to do it again!Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-6996659878394611622014-08-18T07:45:00.002-07:002014-08-18T07:45:57.192-07:00RACE WEEK!!!So half marathon #14 is on the horizon.&nbsp; I am not nervous at this point - however, each of my long runs have sucked, so who knows how this will go!&nbsp; Goal is to finish and hopefully get a post Lill PR.<br /><br />SO running this week is a little different since there is another half knocking on my door...<br />Monday - 5 miles<br />Tuesday - 5 miles<br />Wednesday - 7 miles<br />Thursday - 5 miles<br />Friday - OFF<br />Saturday - OFF<br /><br />I am going to try to keep my eating and snacking to a minimum this week.&nbsp;<br /><br />Plan A - go 2 hours 10 min<br />Plan B - go 2 hours 20 min<br />Plan C - go 2 hours 28 min (finish!)Michellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8467784465558361595.post-92053531212694064182014-08-14T07:29:00.000-07:002014-08-14T07:29:00.645-07:00Well, that was fast!Has it really been a month since I updated?&nbsp; WOW!<br /><br />Still running in the am, I think it is close to a habit now...just not sure about when the cold weather gets here...brrr.&nbsp; But for now I am enjoying my early am time.<br /><br />We went to Provincetown and saw the sights and sounds.&nbsp; Nicholas and Kara's wedding was perfect.&nbsp; Such a good time.<br /><br />I was able to get out and run one morning.&nbsp; I did the 2.5 into town(Pilgrim's Monument) and back.&nbsp; It was a glorious run. This was actually taken the next day when I climbed to the top carrying Lill!&nbsp; GO ME!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-892ox90CuPo/U-zG8qrqV9I/AAAAAAAACaU/IpMZEfJZHQE/s1600/Nick%2B%26%2BKara%27s%2BWedding%2B232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-892ox90CuPo/U-zG8qrqV9I/AAAAAAAACaU/IpMZEfJZHQE/s1600/Nick%2B%26%2BKara's%2BWedding%2B232.JPG" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>Yesterday we got back into the swing of things....5 mile run, work, play, dinner, bed...repeat.Michellenoreply@blogger.com0